Hidden gems: Mexican restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Puerto Vallarta. This list contains 19 places from Mexican restaurant category.

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Bahía 103
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Las Miches botaneras were absolutely great and delicious. Definitely will recommend trying them.
5.00 (60 reviews)
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Tacos de Guisados El Gallo
Fast food restaurant
👍👍 The tacos are homemade stews and very clean
4.90 (10 reviews)
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Blaze
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 By far the best restaurant at the Ziva. Great views of the ocean and sunset. I had the picanha steak for dinner and it was excellent.
4.90 (9 reviews)
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El Itakate Fonda y Café
Mexican restaurant
4.80 (5 reviews)
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La chilaqueria
Mexican restaurant
👍 Overall a good experience. Would recommend the Chilaquiles Tricolor.
4.70 (113 reviews)
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El Rincón Mexicano
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Mucha variedad de antojitos mexicanos. Los tamales de pollo y rajas están muy ricos. Los precios son accesibles. El lugar se ve escondido por fuera pero adentro si está bonito. Personal atento. Les ayudaría tener algún área infantil ya que es grande el espacio.
4.70 (21 reviews)
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Rancho Las Pilas
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Great 👍🏾 food... and kiddos jumping into a slow flow river... lots of fun... Great memories built here...
4.60 (117 reviews)
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La Ruta Restaurant Bar
Restaurant
🫤 We visited this restaurant twice, the first time - four people - two couples, and the second time - me and my husband. everything was very beautiful, pleasant service and delicious food - seafood. but unfortunately both times there were poisonings. The first time our friends felt unwell an hour a...
4.60 (99 reviews)
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El Mesón de los Sabores
Restaurant
👍👍 Every time soooo delicious!!! Good prices very friendly staff, fresh food. One time they ran out of my favourite drink and the waiter went out and bought the ingredients to make it for me special. Top notch and all speak English if your Spanish is lacking.
4.60 (89 reviews)
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Tacos El Gato
Taco restaurant
👍👍 This is some of the best food I have ever eaten. Do not go to the tourist spots, this is best in pv
4.60 (63 reviews)
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Rosa Vallarta
Mexican restaurant
4.60 (44 reviews)
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Puente Cuale Restaurant and Bar
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Jose was a great server with a big smile, The food was delicious 🤩 the place is in a great spot, the Margarita was a big size the cerveza 😉
4.50 (149 reviews)
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Brayro - Tacos y Quesadillas
Taco restaurant
👍👍 Really tasty and well stocked
4.50 (139 reviews)
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La Tortuga Tapatía Tortas Ahogadas
Mexican torta restaurant
Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery
4.50 (112 reviews)
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La Estancia
Mexican restaurant
👍 Brunch buffet at the Marriott. Runs 430 pesos (about $21 US). All you can eat omelettes, fruit, pancakes, pastries, juices etc etc. You can also order off their menu... Omelettes run about $10.
4.50 (99 reviews)
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Restaurant California
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 The oysters here are delicious. They are fresh (opened next to the table), reasonably priced and the experience is great. Delicious oysters, fresh and reasonably priced. I love it here.
4.50 (59 reviews)
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Ofe's Shack
Breakfast restaurant
👍👍 My favorite breakfast cafe in Puerto Vallarta It Feels Like Home the customers are tourists the decide to live there after when they fall in love with Puerto Vallarta a failure is the owner and the chef one wonderful woman... good prices delicious food and if you want something special just ask Ofel...
4.50 (42 reviews)
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ALL Gusto
Mexican restaurant
😐 The restaurant is located along a busy street so you can hear the vehicles passing by. It would have been a nicer experience if the food server smiles. I did have a refreshing pineapple juice and cheeseburger. My husband ordered the same and we enjoyed the meal.
4.50 (28 reviews)
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Restaurante Soyatlan
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Very delicious and economical food. It has a wide variety of stews to choose from. The ladies are very friendly and for 85 pesos they give you a good dish with flavored water included.
4.50 (24 reviews)
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